Chicago Line Toy Company

The address on the boxes reads PO Box 2176, LaGrange, IL, 60525. Interesting to
note that the boxes say Assembled in USA. Note, not Manufactured in USA. Two maroon
cars illustrated below are numbered 1611 and 1612, corresponding with the model
numbers on the boxes. Both are lettered Chicago Line RR. Two blue cars are numbered
3228 and 3230, both lettered US Coast Guard. Note that two of the models in the photos
seem to have swopped boxes - all four models and boxes were being offered by the same
eBay seller.

Some boxes and cars are numbered in the 32xx series, whereas others are 16xx. Photos
are not always as clear as they might be - is it true to say that all maroon flat cars are numbered
16xx, whereas blue flat cars are numbered 32xx? Add to that the three olive drab cars, in the
32xx series.

How large was the entire range? How long ago did production commence, and
cease? I understand that cars were advertised, and available, in 1990. CTT magazine
reviewed lamps in 1994 (see below).

David Doyle advises that the cars were produced by Dennis Hevrin(?), with production
peaking around 1990. Mr Hevrin ceased production some time before his subsequent death.

The November 1994 issue of Clasic Toy Trains magazine carried
a review of Chicago Line No. 37 Boulevard Lamps, and described
them as replicas of Lionel's No. 35. The lights are described as
6 1/8th inches high, and available in aluminum, gray, green or
black. Made in USA.

Boulevard Light No. 37

Boulevard Light No. 37

Boulevard Light No. 37

Boulevard Light No. 37

Boulevard Light No. 37

Boulevard Light No. 37

Finally, very many thanks to David Doyle, Joseph Frances, Bill Fuller, Penn Hess and Bill Trappen, all of whom have
contributed valuable information regarding Chicago Line models.